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Didn't Song Xun say that Lu Chaochi wanted to video chat with them, which is why they went to such great lengths to prepare?

But there was the video call Lu Bozhou had initiated, and Xiao Shitou's words from earlier.

It sounds reasonable; there seems to be nothing wrong with it.

But why does Jiang Mian have this inexplicable feeling that it wasn't Xiao Shitou's request?

This thought only existed in Jiang Mian's mind for a brief moment before disappearing.

She felt a pang of self-mockery:

Stop daydreaming, Jiang Mian. Do you really think Lu Bozhou prepared all this specifically for you?

Lu Bozhou put his arm around her shoulder, and Jiang Mian could feel the scent of ebony and sandalwood emanating from him enveloping her.

At such a close and intimate distance, his body heat could be felt through his clothes onto her shoulder.

Jiang Mian was momentarily distracted.

"Mianmian, are you happy?"

The child's soft, sweet voice came through the phone.

Jiang Mian snapped out of her daze, smiled, and looked at the child's fair and adorable face on the screen.

"happy."

That's no lie; she's happy whenever she sees Lu Chaochi.

"Then have fun with Dad, and eat lots of good food. I'll be waiting for you to come back."

Lu Chaochi said with a smile.

"Okay, be a good boy/girl."

Even though he knew that Lu Chaochi had people taking care of him at home, and that he had always been like this.

But Jiang Mian couldn't help but worry.

Even after the video ended, Jiang Mian's furrowed brows remained furrowed.

However, after the video ended, the atmosphere between her and Lu Bozhou seemed to instantly return to its previous stiffness.

Jiang Mian frowned, glanced at the time, and said, "Mr. Lu, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."

"Where are you going?" the man asked indifferently. "There's no car."

Jiang Mian was stunned when she heard his words.

Quickly look towards the parking space over there.

There were cars parked there before! But now there's nothing there.

“Song Xun drove off; he has to go back to the company to work overtime,” Lu Bozhou said calmly. “He told me to stay here for the night before going back, so that all the preparations wouldn’t be in vain. Since I’m already here…”

The man strolled leisurely to the bar and picked up a glass of red wine from it.

Jiang Mian thought to herself, "No wonder all the food has been prepared."

She pursed her lips tightly and asked in a low voice, "Is there... a place to stay here?"

It doesn't look like it's open to the public.

The man calmly raised an eyebrow. "It's just not open to the public yet; it has all the necessary facilities."

After saying this, he brought the wine glass to his lips, then stopped and added, "There is still one guest room available."

Jiang Mian stared at his movements, not paying attention to the quantifier 'room' he used in his words.

He didn't even bother to consider the atmosphere between the two of them, or whether his injuries made it suitable for them to share a room.

Jiang Mian suddenly raised her hand and snatched the wine glass from his hand, placing it back on the bar.

A look of surprise flashed across the man's eyes.

"You don't want to go back because you're afraid Song Xu will control you, right? Here you don't have to watch what you eat and you can even drink, of course you're carefree." Jiang Mian glared at him.

If she hadn't reacted quickly, the man would have swallowed that sip of wine.

Lu Bozhou wasn't annoyed; he simply glanced down at his fingers and raised an eyebrow slightly.

Then, he reached out and picked up the glass of wine again, placing it in Jiang Mian's hand.

He flicked the rim of the crystal burgundy glass with his finger, and the glass made a pleasant sound. "Romanée-Conti, it's already opened, drink it."

Since she couldn't leave anyway, Jiang Mian decided to make the best of it and walked towards the table where a candlelight dinner was set up. "Let's eat."

I enjoyed a very pleasant dinner.

Since she wasn't going back to the city, Jiang Mian simply drank two glasses of red wine.

Anyway, we're already here, and it's already open.

Expensive red wine, with a rich and complex flavor profile, is very delicious.

I was already slightly tipsy after dinner.

That's good too. At least with the help of alcohol, she didn't feel so uncomfortable being with Lu Bozhou.

Perhaps it was the influence of alcohol that made Jiang Mian reconsider her view of the resort.

Gradually, I began to realize that something was wrong.

The resort is located on a hillside and features European country-style architecture and decor.

Large osmanthus trees, blooming with delicate, golden flowers that have a rich fragrance.

The climbing rose vines covered the trellis, blooming with numerous pink and white flowers.

And then there's the infinity pool by the mountainside, and the treehouse-style holiday cottages behind it.

Jiang Mian wondered if she had drunk too much and was under the influence of alcohol.

When her gaze fell upon these styles in the resort.

Some fragments and sounds inexplicably flashed through my mind.

The image shows my former self, with a charming smile.

His voice was full of eager anticipation.

'The best location would be on a low hillside, so that you can see a wide-open view.'

'As for the style, a European country/rustic style will do; it'll definitely be very cozy!'

'Plant roses, they'll be so beautiful when they bloom! And osmanthus trees too! They'll smell wonderful when they're in bloom.'

'It would be best to build another small house in the backyard, a treehouse! The kids would definitely love it.'

Jiang Mian was stunned. Then she remembered that this was what she had said to Gong Yan on her birthday.

I was already pregnant at the time.

Gong Yan even laughed at her, telling her not to live in a fairy tale.

Because it was just a casual remark at the time, I didn't think much of it when I arrived at this resort.

It feels somewhat familiar, but I can't quite put my finger on why.

I'd never actually seen it before; I'd only imagined such a place.

Jiang Mian's heart began to pound wildly.

Could it be Lu Bozhou...? Could it be here...?

She turned to look at the man.

Lu Bozhou's face remained expressionless and indifferent, as did his voice, "Why are you looking at me?"

His cold voice immediately sobered Jiang Mian up considerably.

Yes, it's probably just a coincidence. How could he possibly know about my past expectations and fantasies?

Moreover, those were some naive and foolish things he had said to Gong Yan.

Given Gong Yan's deep hatred for him, it was impossible for the news to reach his ears.

"It's nothing." Jiang Mian gently shook her head, shaking away those unrealistic fantasies in her mind.

The small building in the resort was clean and tidy; they could stay there tonight.

Song Xun made thorough preparations, even preparing the necessary items for changing Lu Bozhou's dressings.

The only thing that wasn't properly prepared was...

"There's only one bed," Jiang Mian blinked and said hesitantly.

"So what?" Lu Bozhou glanced at her sideways. "I'm not that desperate."

He pointed to his back and side, "And in this state, there's nothing I can do."

“Unless,” he raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes, “you sit on it yourself…”

Jiang Mian lunged forward and covered his mouth with her hand!